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Governor Newsom sits down with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin of Center For Humane Technology to talk about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the challenges it presents for governments and individuals. They discuss how policymakers are thinking about AI regulation, whether current institutions are equipped to keep pace with the technology, and how the global competition for AI leadership could shape the future of tech. Harris and Raskin also talk about their new film, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, and why the conversation around AI needs to be about more than just the risks. 00:00 Intro 00:52 The Potential Impact of AI 7:14 Lessons from Social Media 11:58 How Did We Get To AGI? 20:05 Open Source vs. Proprietary 25:46 What Incentives Are In AGI Investment? 30:15 AI Safety Concerns 39:33 The Speed of AI Evolution 45:20 Regulating AI 52:30 Are The Right People In Charge? 59:05 What Should California Do? 1:10:03 Job Market Impact 1:16:50 Innovation & A Pro Human Future 1:21:46 Elections & Politicians For more on the Center For Humane Technology https://www.humanetech.com/ai-roadmap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With this week’s Supreme Court decision limiting the part of the Voting Rights Act that protects against racial discrimination in redistricting and Florida passing a GOP redistricting plan, we’re revisiting our conversation on gerrymandering with Former AG Eric Holder. AG Holder shares his history with redistricting, why President Obama concluded that gerrymandering was a significant problem facing this country and where he believed the battle would continue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed documentarian Louis Theroux joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on extremism, the evolution of the Manosphere and the blurred line between journalism & platforming. From Andrew Tate to the fringe becoming mainstream, Theroux reflects on the toxic Manosphere culture and why it’s not just an ideology, but a grift.  00:00 Intro 1:02 -The Weirdest Things Theroux Has Ever Seen 9:39 The Most Surprising Thing About Extremism 15:20 The Fringe Is No Longer Fringe 20:45 The Manosphere: Is Theroux Platforming Toxic Characters? 26:12 The Manosphere As Grift: Andrew Tate & Sneako 38:24  Myron Gaines & The Female Experience In The Manosphere 43:39 The Future Of The Manosphere  49:40 The Manosphere’s Embrace of Antisemitism 55:15 Tech & AI’s Merging With The Manosphere 1:00:06 Theroux’s Next Project Check out Theroux’s documentary Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere - streaming on Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Holiday of The Daily Stoic joins the show to explore his unconventional path from college dropout to bestselling author, including lessons from American Apparel, media manipulation, and the search for meaning through Stoicism. They dive into the philosophy as a practical tool, its limits, and whether introspection still has a place in modern politics in 2026.    00:00 Ryan Knows Sacramento 7:35 College Dropout Turns Writer 15:45 American Apparel, Ego & Implosions 24:18 How to Manipulate The Media 32:04 Finding Stoicism From An Unlikely Source 49:45 Stoicism Is A Practical Tool 54:11 Is There Room For Introspection In Politics? 1:04:06 The Erosion of American Institutions & Civilian Action 1:13:01 What's So Scary About Banned Books 1:22:28 What Stoicism Gets Wrong      https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll be back next week with a brand new episode, but with recent events in The Middle East we're revisiting our conversation we had with Richard Haass last June, after Trump's initial bombing of Iran. In it Haass shares what he thinks about Trump's fighting with NATO, the future of the Middle East, and his prediction about Trump's "strategy" for regime change in Iran. 00:00 Trump vs. NATO 5:43 Trump's Bombing of Iran 7:56 The Non-Proliferation Treaty 10:20 Trump's Wish For Regime Change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Ken Burns joins the show to talk George Washington's leadership, erasing American history and how his work threatens autocrats.  Plus, the benefits of working with PBS and whether MAGA loves his work.   00:00 Intro 0:17  Flawed Heroes Founded This Country  9:27 - Disinformation & Censorship Is Nothing New 12:47 Who Made The Revolution Possible? 18:00 Faith & Religion in Our Democracy 24:54 The Birthright Citizenship Fight  & American Nativism 28:25 American Patriotism & The Disappointing Legislative Branch 35:39 "I Just Want To Know Who Is Being Protected" 42:03 The One Thing That Surprised Burns About The Revolution  50:15 Ranking Today Amongst Historical American Crises   58:00 Make America Great Again Going Forward  1:02:10 Ken Burns Relationship With Steve Jobs & Apple Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Lemon joins the show for a raw conversation on journalism, Trump, and what it means to speak truth to power in today's  media landscape. From his early days chasing stories to his exit from CNN, Lemon opens up about his struggles and finding an even bigger audience online. Plus, will media consolidation kill the free press? 00:00 – “We’re Going to Lose the First Amendment” 00:25 – Don Lemon’s Republican Past 03:30 Lemon’s Earliest Journalist Influences 06:50 From $5/Hour to the Newsroom Grind 13:50 CNN Years: Highs, Lows & Breaking Through 21:00 Jeff Zucker, Loyalty & the Turning Point 27:30  Exit from CNN & Personal Fallout 37:45 Therapy, Mental Health & Rebuilding Life 40:00 Elon Musk Interview & The X Fallout 50:45 Building The Don Lemon Show & “Lemon Nation” 56:30 The Future of CNN & Media Consolidation 59:30 Arrest, Press Freedom & Targeting Journalists 01:06:30 Trump, Power & Why Lemon Was Targeted 01:12:00 Are Free & Fair Elections at Risk?     Email the show at TIGNpod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fact checking, family drama and a pet otter. In this tell-all episode, Gavin is joined by his sister Hilary for a breakdown of his book Young Man in A Hurry and what it was like growing up as a Newsom. 00:00 Intro  0:24 -No One's Asked Me About The Otter 6:20 You're Going To Have To Pay For My Therapy Bills 17:01 Newsom Called Out By Sister!  26:16 High School Bullies & Pierce Brosnan  32:03 We Just Had To Pay The Rent 43:52 We Didn't Speak For Several Months  52:46  I Hope You Enjoyed The Trip, Goodnight  1:01:43 People Deserve The Real Story Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out now. Get your copy: https://youngmaninahurrybook.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Jim Clyburn joins the podcast to reflect on the legacy of Jesse Jackson, his deep friendship with John Lewis, and how Democrats can speak to Black voters. Plus, he describes how today’s battles over voter ID laws and DEI are shaped by the battles fought during Reconstruction and the Jim Crow Era. 00:00: Intro 3:08 The Legacy of Jesse Jackson 4:55 Civil Disobedience, Faith and How Clyburn Met His Wife 12:48 The Phone Call That Changed The 1960 Election 16:21 Jim Clyburn And John Lewis’s Special Relationship  23:29 I Didn’t Get Enough Votes  29:08 “You Only Focus On Black People”  35:38 The Reconstruction To Jim Crow Pipeline 41:44 Voter ID & Where MAGA Got Their Playbook  47:52 The First Amendment, Democracy & The Attack on DEI  54:15 - How The Democrats Regain Black Voters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidential historian and author Jon Meacham shares how the Founding Fathers knew that a President like Trump was always a possibility and the best ways to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Plus they discuss the Super Bowl, Biden's legacy and whether the midterms might be our last election. 00:00 Intro 0:30 The Super Bowl IS Political 5:51 Democracy Has Always Been Messy 8:22  What Meacham Got Wrong About Trump's Rise To Power 12:26 Headlines vs. Historical Fact 15:26 Republicans Wouldn't Elect Their Own Party 19:43 Is Today's Political Climate Unprecedented 26:27 Could Trump Be Right About Our Failing Institutions? 34:00 Looking Back On 250 Years of American Struggle 39:40 This Administration Is Rewriting American History In Real Time 45:40 Are We The People Doing Enough To Resist? 53:10 Biden's Legacy 57:07 Will Democracy Survive The Midterms?     Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026.  Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom American Struggle By Jon Meacham Available February 17th 2026: https://rb.gy/m9nkkv -------------------------------------- Follow Governor Gavin Newsom! X: https://x.com/GavinNewsom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinnewsom?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinnewsom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinNewsom Substack: https://substack.com/@gavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 New York Culture vs. D.C. Culture  1:52 What We're Seeing in Minneapolis  7:30 Running in 2028 On Accountability 10:10 Keith's Upbringing Makes This Surreal  13:20 Processing Grief & Learning To Trust Ourselves 17:30 How Reality TV Helps Keith Cover Politics 24:10 Trump's Election & Prayer Changed Keith's Career 29:45 "We Actually Need Someone Who Knows What They're Doing" 33:00The Lincoln Project Or The Inspiration Was I Need Money  38:20 Becoming An Intentional Content Creator  49:18 What Breaks Through In A 2026 Political Environment?  54:18 What's Wrong With The Liberal Side of YouTube? 59:10 Why We Had Ben Shapiro On The Show  1:02:55 Does The Left Hurt Itself By Being Too Judgmental?  1:08:10 Fixing The DNC's Social Media  1:13:26 How Do Democrats Persuade People? Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special conversation, Gavin is joined by Ben Smith of Semafor to discuss how much damage Trump is doing to the American brand on the world stage.  Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, they analyze how Newsom is fighting fire with fire when it comes to Trump's online rhetoric, Canadian PM Mark Carney's remarks on America's international standing, and California's economic record. 00:00 What Trump Tried To Cancel 2:54 CEOs Under Trump 6:49 The Trump Administration's Insults & Fighting Fire With Fire 8:58 America's Role On The World Stage  17:31 California's Record & The Democratic Party At Large 20:35 Immigration & The Border  25:25 California's Progressive Tax Structure Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com   Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the conservative movement turns on one of its own? Governor Newsom is joined by Ben Shapiro to dissect a wide range of topics including Trump's economic failures, the importance of immigration, and how free elections are in fact in danger. Plus they debate Middle East politics, how to solve the housing crisis and whether it's possible to find common ground with those you disagree with.  00:00 Intro 00:36 Ben Shapiro Is California Raised 5:25 Law vs. Politics 7:00 How Bullying Shaped Ben 11:26 Breitbart, Bannon & The Birth of A Right Wing Media Empire 19:02 Are Podcasts' Influence Overrated? 22:06 ICE in California, The Importance of Immigrants & The Benefits of Sanctuary Policies 30:01 Solving The Housing Crisis & Fighting Crony Capitalism 38:47 California vs. Red States 42:51 Did Ben Actually Support Prop 50 47:33 Is Donald Trump Trying To Kill Free Elections? 54:32 TPUSA's America Fest Speech, Candace Owens & The Right Wing Influencer Scene 1:00:50 Shapiro's Relationships With Charlie Kirk & Tucker Carlson 1:03:04 Grievance Based Politics & False Nostalgia 1:08:50 Trump's Economic Troubles, The Affordability Crisis and The Tariff Failure 1:17:06 Shapiro's Justification of Trump's Foreign Policy & The Greenland Question 1:19:49 Trump's Interference With The Fed 1:21:05 Israel, Hamas, The Devastation In Gaza, & Criticisms of Bibi Netanyahu 1:30:30 Gender Affirming Care Under Trump & The Right's Weaponization of LGBTQIA Rights 1:41:08 Is Trump The Scavenger in Ben's Book? 1:45:28 Rapid Fire: Midterm Predictions, Healthcare Subsidies, Vance vs, Rubio, Bondi's Exit        Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com  Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Wagner (Crooked Media) joins the show to talk about why legacy media is struggling, what stories will matter in 2026 and how Democrats can find their senses of humor. Plus, Alex shares why she'd love to get rid of the internet and why she refuses to become too negative.    00:00 Celebrating New Years With A Cold Plunge 5:15 The Difference Between Crooked Media & Legacy Media 9:47 Can CBS News Win Over MAGA? 14:24 Is Profitability Killing Institutional Media?  19:07 How The News Chooses What to Cover  23:17 Do Podcasts Break Through The Noise? 31:30 Trump's Endurance 36:00 Why Are Democrats So Humorless?  40:16 Is Media Consolidation And Democracy  45:05 How You Become Alex Wagner  55:23 The Stories We Should Be Focusing On In 2026 1:01:30 How Democrats Should Address Climate Issues? 1:09:16 Fighting Loneliness 1:17:13 What Makes Nihilism So Appealing For Young People? SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom  Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: Gavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Ewing aka Atrioc joins the show to talk with Gavin about gaming culture and whether violent video games lead to violent acts. Then they decide what it will take for Gen-Z to reject this administration, if a college degree is worth it, and whether online culture is a cause or symptom of the nihilism young people are feeling. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom (00:00) Intro (2:56) The Alleged Link Between Violent Video Games And Violent Actions (9:32) Gaming Culture For People Who Aren't In It (14:50) The Rise & Fall of E-Sports (21:12) Meme Culture & The Economy After Covid (28:02) What It Takes For Gen-Z To Turn On Trump (36:00) The Burden We're Placing On Young People Is Unsustainable (39:57) Are College Degrees Worthless? (45:55) Social Media Incentivizes Feeding Into Anger IG: @ThisisGavinNewsom Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: Gavinnewsom Phone: 855-6NEWSOM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to a close, the show looks back at some of the conversations that sparked debate, challenged assumptions, and cut across the political divide. In this special end of year rewind episode, Governor Gavin Newsom revisits significant moments from his discussions with Charlie Kirk, Steve Bannon, Scott Galloway, Atrioc, and Ben Meiselas providing new context and commentary. Email the show:  TIGNPod@gmail.com New Book by Gavin Newsom: Young Man in a Hurry out February 2026. Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark's Tim Miller joins the podcast to discuss being a leading figure in the Never Trump movement, the growth of The Bulwark and how Donald Trump is starting to make the mistake of a normal politician. Plus, Tim shares what it's like spending time with the Turning Point crowd and which Democrats could actually reach young men. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Miller's Media Diet 4:34 How Miller Came To Elevate The Bulwark 10:34 How To Understand The Trump Origin Story  16:12 Who Really Benefits From Trump's Success 26:03 How Do Democrats Win Nationally 34:05 Did Covid Turn Democrats Into The Establishment? 40:59 Miller's Relationship With Charlie Kirk & Turning Point USA 46:17 The Left's Inability To Engage Young People 52:00 Is The Theo Von Voter Up For Grabs?       **BOOK ALERT** Preorder Young Man in a Hurry by Gavin Newsom, out February 2026.  Pre-order your copy: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: Gavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Newsom chats with Andrew Ross Sorkin in front of a live audience at the New York Times DealBook Summit in New York.  Listen in as they discuss the future of the country, the state of the Democratic party and how to fight the Trump administration. 0:00 - The Democratic Party Is A Big Tent Party 3:26 - The Importance of Democratizing Our Economy 9:27 Standing Up For Free Elections 15:55 Social Media Strategy & The Patriot Shop 20:35 Trump's Future   23:47 Crony Capitalism 29:30 California As A Model Economy  35:32 Environmental Issues & China 38:41 The 2028 Nominee Should Be... SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: Gavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Gavin Newsom sits down with Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, founder of  GZEROMedia, and one of the most influential geopolitical analysts in the world. Together they assess whether the United States is still seen as a reliable global partner. Bremmer breaks down how President Trump is reshaping alliances, why U.S. foreign policy feels increasingly improvisational, and how adversaries like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exploit American dysfunction. They also examine the administration’s Middle East strategy, whether the U.S. is quietly pursuing regime change in Venezuela and whether our fear of Artificial Intelligence can be solved by good political leadership. 00:00 — Is the U.S. Still a Reliable Ally? 06:31 — Does Trump Actually Have a Foreign Policy? 13:11 — MBS, Saudi Arabia, and That White House Meeting 19:22 — Should Trump Get More Credit in the Middle East? 25:38 — China’s Strategy: Xi Believes He Can Manage Trump 32:04 — Why This Administration Seems to Have It Out for Canada 38:48 — Are We Quietly Pushing Regime Change in Venezuela? 41:55 — The Trump – Putin Relationship Isn’t Working 48:53 — JD Vance & the NATO Breakdown 53:36 — How the World Actually Sees the U.S. Right Now 1:00:57 — American Corruption Is Now on Full Display 1:04:38 — Can Capitalism Save or Destroy AI? 1:08:50 — What The Epstein Files Really Tell Us SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: Gavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gavin Newsom sits down with Aaron Parnas for an Election Day conversation and why voting Yes on Prop 50 matters. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://linktr.ee/govgavinnewsom Email: TIGNPod@gmail.com Substack: Gavinnewsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.